Federal Register #2026-16259

Education Department seeks research training program applications for FY 2027

The Institute of Education Sciences (IES) at the U.S. Department of Education is seeking applications for research training programs for Fiscal Year 2027. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences (IES) - Programs Solicited: - Research Training in the Education Sciences (ALN 84.305B) - Research Training in Special Education (ALN 84.324B) - Statistical and Research Methodology in Education (ALN 84.305D) - Using Longitudinal Data to Support State Education Policymaking (ALN 84.305S) - Using Longitudinal Data to Support State Education Policymaking in Special Education (ALN 84.324S) - Products/Services Requested: - Research training services focused on early career development, mentoring, and methods training - Research in statistical and research methodology, including development of toolkits, guidelines, compendia, review papers, and curated data resources - Research using state education longitudinal data systems to inform policy and program decisions - Quantities/Amounts: - Maximum award amounts range from $800,000 to $1,200,000 depending on the program - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Applicants must demonstrate rigorous research capacity - For certain programs, applicants must include the relevant state agency or postsecondary system responsible for the education issue, program, or policy to be examined - Eligible applicants include state agencies, non-profit and for-profit organizations, and institutions of higher education - No OEMs or commercial product vendors are specified, as this is a grant solicitation for research and training services, not product procurement.

Description

The Institute of Education Sciences (IES) at the U.S. Department of Education is soliciting applications for new awards for Fiscal Year 2027 across multiple research training programs. These include programs in Education Sciences, Special Education, Statistical and Research Methodology in Education, and Using Longitudinal Data to Support State Education Policymaking in both general and special education contexts. The competitions focus on early career development, mentoring, methods training, and the use of longitudinal data by state agencies to inform education policy and program decisions. Eligible applicants include state agencies, non-profit and for-profit organizations, and institutions of higher education with demonstrated research capacity. Proposals must be submitted electronically by October 1, 2026.

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